Women’s U23 One Day Trophy 2025- Pre Quarter Finals: Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi And Uttarakhand Register Wins

The Women’s U23 One Day Trophy 2025 has been a fiercely contested tournament since its commencement on March 5, with teams battling across six groups for a place in the knockout stages. 

At the conclusion of the group phase, Punjab topped Group A with Haryana finishing second, while Karnataka led Group B ahead of Uttar Pradesh. Group C saw Maharashtra take the top spot, with Delhi securing the second position, whereas Hyderabad dominated Group D with Uttarakhand following closely behind. Madhya Pradesh emerged as the Group E leaders, with Rajasthan finishing as runners-up, and Mumbai topped Group F, with Baroda taking the second spot.

With only the group-toppers earning direct entry into the quarter-finals, the six second-placed teams had to compete in the pre-quarterfinals to keep their title hopes alive. 

Women’s U23 One Day Trophy 2025: Here’s What Happened In The Pre Quarter Finals

The knockout fixtures saw Haryana face Karnataka, Punjab take on Uttarakhand, Delhi clash with Baroda, and Uttar Pradesh battle Rajasthan. After four hard-fought matches, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand emerged victorious, securing their places in the quarter-finals alongside Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Hyderabad.

Pre Quarter Final 1- Karnataka vs Haryana: Haryana Won By 6 Wickets

Haryana secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Karnataka in the Pre-Quarterfinal of the Women’s Under-23 One Day Trophy at the ACA Cricket Academy Ground in Fulung, North Guwahati, successfully chasing down the target of 218 in 42 overs. 

The win, powered by a composed innings from Tanisha Ohlan and a crucial hat-trick by Shafali Verma, ensured Haryana’s qualification for the next stage of the tournament.

After winning the toss and opting to field first, Haryana’s bowlers executed their plans effectively to keep Karnataka to 217 in 49.3 overs. Karnataka’s innings had a shaky start, with openers Roshni Kiran (17 off 36) and Lavanya Chalana (21 off 49) finding it difficult to build momentum. The early dismissals of Prerana G R (26 off 34) and captain Niki Prasad (12 off 21) further put Karnataka under pressure. 

However, the innings was steadied by a remarkable knock from Mithila Vinod, who played an aggressive 90 off 87 balls, striking 16 fours at a strike rate of 103.45. She was well-supported by Saloni P (30 off 50), and their 94-run partnership for the fifth wicket provided Karnataka with much-needed stability.

Just as Karnataka seemed to be setting themselves up for a strong finish, Shafali Verma turned the game on its head with a stunning hat-trick, dismissing Saloni P, Soumya Verma, and Namita D Souza in consecutive deliveries. This spell derailed Karnataka’s lower order, and despite some late resistance, they were bowled out for 217 in the final over. Shafali ended with figures of 3 for 20 in her four-over spell, while Amandeep Kaur (2 for 32) and Triveni Vasistha (2 for 38) also made key contributions with the ball.

Chasing 218, Haryana started aggressively, with skipper Shafali Verma setting the tone with a brisk 18 off 12 balls before falling to Namita D Souza. Reema Sisodia (11 off 17) was also dismissed early, leaving Haryana at 32 for 2. 

The innings was then anchored by Sonia Mendhiya (66 off 79), who combined patience with fluent stroke play. She found an able partner in Tanisha Ohlan, who played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 77 off 77 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six. Their 92-run stand for the fourth wicket brought Haryana firmly into control of the chase.

After Sonia Mendhiya’s dismissal, Triveni Vasistha (25* off 37) joined Tanisha Ohlan to ensure there were no further hiccups, guiding the team home with a composed 56-run partnership. Haryana reached the target comfortably in 42 overs at a run rate of 5.21.

For Karnataka, Namita D Souza was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 43, while Saloni P claimed 2 for 49 in her 10-over spell. However, the total proved insufficient against Haryana’s strong middle-order performance.

With this victory, Haryana moves forward in the tournament, thanks to a dominant all-round performance. Tanisha Ohlan was named Player of the Match for her crucial unbeaten 77, while Shafali Verma’s hat-trick provided the turning point that restricted Karnataka from posting a bigger total.

Pre Quarter Final 2- Punjab vs Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand Won By 41 Runs

In a crucial Pre-Quarter Final encounter of the Women’s Under-23 One Day Trophy at the Icon Cricket Academy Ground in Jagiroad, Guwahati, Uttarakhand secured a hard-fought 41-run victory over Punjab to advance to the next stage. 

Winning the toss, Punjab opted to field first, aiming to restrict Uttarakhand and chase down the target efficiently. However, despite their disciplined bowling effort, Uttarakhand posted a competitive total of 221/9 in 50 overs, which ultimately proved too much for Punjab, who were bowled out for 180 in 44.4 overs.

Uttarakhand’s innings had a shaky start as they lost opener Nandini Kashyap for just 1 run in the second over. However, skipper Raghvi Bist steadied the innings with a fluent 42 off 41 balls, striking eight boundaries at a brisk strike rate of 102.44. Her aggressive approach gave the innings early momentum before she fell to Mamta Rani in the 16th over. Jyoti Giri, playing a patient knock, contributed 18 runs off 56 balls before she was dismissed by Kanika Ahuja.

The backbone of Uttarakhand’s innings was provided by Kanchan Parihar, who anchored the middle order with a well-compiled 57 off 77 balls. She formed crucial partnerships, including a 37-run stand with Dipika (12 off 38 balls) and a 35-run stand with Prema.

Prema, however, was the standout performer with the bat, smashing an attacking 62 off just 44 balls, including eight fours and a six. Her late flourish powered Uttarakhand past the 200-run mark, ensuring a challenging total for Punjab.

Punjab’s bowlers kept things tight for most of the innings, with Mannat Kashyap emerging as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs in her 10-over spell. Mamta Rani (2/27) and Kanika Ahuja (2/55) also made valuable contributions, while Priyanka chipped in with one wicket. Despite their efforts, Uttarakhand’s middle-order resilience ensured they reached 221/9 at the end of their 50 overs.

Chasing 222, Punjab needed a solid start, but they lost opener Avneet Kaur early for 5 runs. However, Harsimranjit played a counterattacking knock of 33 off 39 balls, including four boundaries and a six. She built a 56-run stand with Vanshika Mahajan (18 off 29), which seemed to put Punjab in a comfortable position. The momentum was disrupted when Neelam removed Vanshika and then trapped Pragati Singh, the Punjab captain, for 41 off 56 balls.

Alisha struggled to accelerate the innings, consuming 53 balls for her 18 runs before falling to Neelam, who was instrumental in breaking Punjab’s resistance. Kanika Ahuja and Akshita Bhagat fell cheaply, leaving Punjab in deep trouble at 139/6. A late fightback came from Mannat Kashyap, who scored a quickfire 26 off 24 balls, keeping Punjab’s hopes alive. However, her dismissal in the 43rd over proved to be the final blow as the tail could not contribute much, and Punjab folded for 180 in the 45th over.

Neelam was the chief destroyer for Uttarakhand, scalping 4 wickets for 36 runs in her 7-over spell, while skipper Raghvi delivered a crucial three-wicket haul for just 9 runs in 3.4 overs. Vedika, Sakshi, and Prema chipped in with a wicket each to ensure Punjab never got close to the target.

With this clinical performance, Uttarakhand secured a 41-run victory and advanced to the next stage of the tournament. Their well-rounded team effort, bolstered by strong batting contributions and disciplined bowling, proved too much for Punjab, who despite some individual flashes of brilliance, fell short in the chase. Uttarakhand’s ability to step up in key moments made the ultimate difference in this high-pressure knockout fixture.

Pre Quarter Final 3- Delhi vs Baroda: Delhi Won By 7 Wickets

Delhi secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Baroda in the Pre-Quarter Final 3 of the Women’s Under-23 One Day Trophy at the ACA Cricket Academy Ground in Fulung, North Guwahati. 

With this win, Delhi qualified for the next stage, driven by a dominant performance from their skipper Tanisha Singh, who played a match-defining knock of 83 runs off 83 balls.

Baroda, having won the toss, opted to bat first and put up a total of 211 in 49.1 overs. Their innings was anchored by an impressive 109-run partnership between Mesvi Pokar and Atoshi Banerjee for the second wicket. Pokar’s composed 63 off 92 balls, laced with eight boundaries and a six, provided stability, while Banerjee top-scored with 74 off 114 balls, striking 12 boundaries. However, Baroda struggled to capitalize on the foundation laid by their top-order batters, as wickets fell at regular intervals once the partnership was broken. Skipper Amrita Joseph (1 off 5) and Nidhi Dhamuniya (6 off 20) fell cheaply, leaving Baroda in a vulnerable position.

The middle and lower order failed to provide any substantial resistance, with only Prapti (20 off 27) and Vidhi H Parmar (12 off 8) making minor contributions. The last five wickets fell for just 38 runs, as Delhi’s disciplined bowling attack applied pressure. 

Ekta Bhadana was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 for 41 in her eight overs, while Bharti Rawal (2 for 43) and Madhu (2 for 24) provided crucial breakthroughs. Tanisha Singh contributed with the ball as well, taking 1 for 27 in her 10-over spell. Delhi’s fielding effort was equally commendable, with three dismissals coming through catches taken by Purva and two key run-outs.

Chasing 212 for victory, Delhi got off to a steady start despite losing opener Upasana Yadav early for 11 off 24 balls. The foundation was laid by wicketkeeper-batter Pragya Rawat, who crafted a fluent 63 off 81 balls with ten boundaries. 

Her 126-run partnership with captain Tanisha Singh proved to be the defining phase of the chase. Singh led from the front, scoring a well-paced 83 off 83 deliveries, finding the fence ten times and maintaining a healthy strike rate of 100.00.

After Rawat’s dismissal in the 29th over, Shweta Sehrawat took charge, playing an attacking unbeaten knock of 43 off 39 balls, including six fours and a six. Delhi comfortably crossed the finish line in 39.1 overs, securing the win with seven wickets in hand. Deeksha remained not out on 4 as Delhi sealed their qualification in style.

Baroda’s bowlers struggled to contain Delhi’s batters, with only Surbhi Chauhan (1 for 29 in 10 overs), Riddhi Singh (1 for 38 in 8.1 overs), and Nidhi Dhamuniya (1 for 16 in 2 overs) managing to pick up wickets. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent Delhi from cruising to victory.

For her all-round performance, particularly her match-winning innings of 83, Tanisha Singh was named the Player of the Match. Delhi’s clinical display with both bat and ball ensured their progression in the tournament, while Baroda’s campaign came to an end despite flashes of brilliance from their top-order batters.

Pre Quarter Final 4- Uttar Pradesh vs Rajasthan: Uttar Pradesh Won By 61 Runs

Uttar Pradesh booked their place in the next stage of the Women’s Under-23 One Day Trophy with a commanding 61-run victory over Rajasthan in Pre-Quarter Final 4 at the ICON Cricket Academy Ground in Jagiroad, Guwahati. 

A well-rounded performance with both bat and ball saw them defend a total of 213/9, as Rajasthan faltered under the pressure of chasing in a high-stakes knockout match.

After winning the toss, Uttar Pradesh opted to bat first, building a competitive total despite facing consistent wicket losses. The innings was anchored by crucial contributions from multiple batters, ensuring a steady run rate throughout. 

Openers Tripti Singh (36 off 72) and Sampada Dixit (23 off 36) provided a solid start, stitching together a 46-run partnership. Muskan Malik further strengthened the innings with a patient 39 off 66 deliveries. However, it was the impactful knock of Sonali Singh (52* off 47) that provided the necessary late-innings impetus, helping Uttar Pradesh reach 213/9 at the end of 50 overs. 

Sonali’s aggressive approach, striking at 110.64, included six boundaries and a six, making her the standout performer with the bat.

Rajasthan’s bowlers kept chipping away at the wickets, with K P Choudhary emerging as the pick of the attack. Her 10-over spell yielded three wickets for just 37 runs, applying pressure on Uttar Pradesh’s middle order. Maina Siyol (2/42) and Shanu (1/46) provided crucial breakthroughs, but Rajasthan struggled to contain Uttar Pradesh’s lower-order flourish, particularly from Sonali Singh.

Chasing 214 for victory, Rajasthan’s innings never quite gained the momentum needed to overhaul the target. The early loss of Megha (9 off 16) set them back, but C O Bhati (31 off 45) kept hopes alive with an aggressive approach. 

However, a stunning spell from Sonam Yadav dismantled their progress. Sonam ran through Rajasthan’s batting lineup, finishing with exceptional figures of 7/18 in her nine-over spell, completely turning the game in Uttar Pradesh’s favor.

Rajasthan’s middle order struggled to recover from Sonam’s relentless bowling. Captain A D Garg (12 off 18) and keeper-batter J D Choudhary (9 off 22) could not hold their ground against Uttar Pradesh’s disciplined attack. 

The only significant resistance came from K P Choudhary (34 off 76), who showed resilience but lacked support from the other end. Sonali Singh complemented Sonam’s heroics with the ball, chipping in with 2/23 in 5.1 overs to ensure there were no late surprises.

Rajasthan’s innings folded at 152 in 42.1 overs, handing Uttar Pradesh a convincing 61-run victory. With this win, Uttar Pradesh secured qualification for the next round, riding on their balanced team effort. 

Sonam Yadav’s match-winning spell was the standout performance of the game, dismantling Rajasthan’s batting lineup and ensuring her side stayed in the hunt for the title. Meanwhile, Sonali Singh’s all-round show—her unbeaten half-century followed by crucial breakthroughs—played a pivotal role in Uttar Pradesh’s dominant display.

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